Reference X12 Release 4020 Segments BDS Binary Data Structure
BDS Binary Data StructureTo transfer binary data in a single data segment, convey a critical filter for transmission and allow identification of the end of the data segment through a count; there is no identification of the internal structure of the binary data in this segment Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
BDS-01 Filter ID Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
3
3
-
Code specifying the type of filter used to convert data code values
BDS-02 Length of Binary Data
Numeric (N0)
Mandatory
1
15
-
The length in integral octets of the binary data
BDS-03 Binary Data
Binary (B)
Mandatory
1
∞
-
A string of octets which can assume any binary pattern from hexadecimal 00 to FF
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